El Guero Y Su Banda Centenario was a Mexican band that primarily played and created duranguense music. The band was started by El Guero, Jorge Hernandez, in 2004 after moving from Wisconsin to San Antonio Texas to embark on his musical career with Javier Gomez, Jesus Garza and Daniel Zapata.[1] In 2004 the band signed on with a record label, A.R.C Discos.[1]
Members
edit- El Guero (Jorge Hernandez) – lead singer and songwriter
- Daniel Zapata – keyboardist and tuba player
- Jorge Gomez – drummer
- Jesus Garza – second keyboardist[1]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Antes Y Despues (2008)
- Se Nos Murio El Amor (2009)
- Enamorate De Mi (2010)[2]
Singles
edit- "Una Vez Mas" (2007)
- "Muero de Amor" (2009)
- "Por Lo Mucho Que Te Amo" (2010)
- "Quitate La Venda" (2011)
- "Esperando Tu Regreso" (2012)
Grammy awards and nominations
editThe band received three Grammy nominations over the course of their career.[3]
- Se Nos Murio El Amor (52nd Annual Grammy Awards, Best Band Album, nominated)[3]
- Enamorate De Mi (53rd Annual Grammy Awards, Best Band Album, won)[3]
- Estare mejor (52nd Annual Grammy Awards, Best Band Album, nominated)[3]
Billboard Top 100
editEl Guero Y Su Banda Centenario had four songs make the Billboard Top 100 in the 8 year span they had as a group.[4] Songs to make the list were:
References
edit- ^ a b c Express-News, Hector Saldaña / (May 31, 2011). "The Music Beat: This banda is 'circus music'". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- ^ "El Güero y Su Banda Centenario Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "El Güero Y Su Banda Centenario". GRAMMY.com. February 15, 2019. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "El Guero y Su Banda Centenario". Billboard. Retrieved March 13, 2019.